35,000 Marriages

Posted on February 25, 2009 
Filed Under Marriage

35,000…that’s about how many couples will join Focus on the Family this Saturday for an inspiring, motivating and entertaining marriage seminar. While the event is being held at our Colorado Springs campus, we’re anticipating more than 70,000 folks will participate at some 500 churches nationwide for this simulcast featuring Beth Moore, Dr. John Trent and several other wonderful speakers.  I have the privilege of being the emcee for the day’s activities.

Here’s the site with more info – it’s not too late to join us!

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6 Responses to “35,000 Marriages”

  1. Arlene on February 28th, 2009 8:38 pm

    Dear Dr. Dobson, Mr. Fuller and FocusontheFamily:

    Words cannot describe how pleased and fortunate I feel to have attended the conference today in South Jersey!!!!
    I drove a very long time to my location and although my body was very tired, I gleaned soooo much good and godly word and teaching that I consider myself having attained to a higher place in God for this experience.

    I must tell you all and especially Dr. Dobson thank you for the ministry you all allowed The Lord to execute through you; and though I am very saddened to hear of Dr. Dobson’s decision, I truly understand it. He has put in his time and now it is fitting for him to rest while doing other things with his family. I will miss your voice and commentaries every weekday but I know you will still be visible in the fight!

    Please know that the conference was so special to me as I am actually in the throws of an uncontested divorce. I held on for many, many years but to no avail. I am greatful to God because after much hesitation, He has given me the peace and strength to endure it. I never wanted it but from the first few months of marriage almost 9 years ago, my spouse had an affair with another church member. From the very beginning, he isolated himself and did as he pleased; did not care for counseling or to repent and transform his ways. He has also stated that he does not want me or marriage – there was no love or affection freely given. Everything was on his terms, completely. Our finances and resources were constantly depleted due to his self-serving desires. He has since confessed to never having been faithful, even through the courting stages. Needless to say, I and my sons have been devastated for many, many years. Through the lies and his moving out and back in again and again, I have had enough as he seems very content to live a double life outside. He comes and goes as he pleases without explanations, despite my pleas to be a better example to our sons who are now displaying like-minded, disrespecting behaviours. He states that all he needs to worry about is God’s opinion of him and not mine; there are no birthday or mother’s day wishes; no hugs and no kisses. Indeed, it is the mindset that causes one to choose the road they travel.

    This conference allowed me to admit any wrongs or growth that was needed during this difficult time. The profound truths that were shared today will, no doubt, accomplish God’s work in the earth as we have learned that our marital union is one of God’s tools to assist us in working His perfect will in this earth – as we strengthen and undergird each other. Though I do not look to be married again (anytime soon), I believe strongly in it and believe it to be God’s will; so I support any ministry that is wise enough to build upon its principles.

    Again, thank you for your faithfulness and convictions to the family. You have been on my dial for many years and I have learned much that I would not otherwise have. May God give you all the very deepset desires of your hearts in keeping with His will for your lives.

    I love you, all!!!!
    Pray for us as I pray for you!

    Sincerely.

  2. John on March 1st, 2009 1:30 am

    John, great emceeing yesterday, and awesome event organized by Focus! It was long overdue and my wife and I are looking forward to attending the parenting simulcast in the Fall. FYI, We attended the site at South Bay Community Church in Gardena, Southern Calif.

    Thank you also for all the focus broadcasts; although I can’t hear them, my wife gives me the summary and the elbow nudge when I get home.

    In His Faithfulness,

    John

  3. Robert on March 1st, 2009 9:44 am

    John, the morning sessions were very good, informative and inspiring. This may have created a higher expectation for the afternoon session and both Trent and Gary were a let-down. This maybe has to do with the expectation from the morning. Gary Thomas and Beth Moore were outstanding in very different ways. Beth, who my wife has done several of her bible studies was “raw” and right on point. Gary is just so good and his analogy is so biblical. Del brought the teacher aspect to the discussion and did a great job. Overall, I was pleased by the whole broadcast. Keep up the great work of supporting the family.

  4. Debbie on March 1st, 2009 8:19 pm

    Focus on Marriage was wonderful! What a blessing it was to my husband and me! Thank you for bringing it to us.

  5. Beth on March 2nd, 2009 10:35 am

    John, The event was amazing, phenomenal, awesome…It was organized exquisitely and the chosen speakers were excellent. Gary Thomas laid the foundation that Beth and Del built upon. Gary Smalley was essential to help us see our helplessness and complete reliance on God’s Word. John Trent brought it all together by helping us take what we learned and make it practical. Thanks to everyone involved. We will take what we learned apply it to our marriage and pray for opportunities to mentor others.

  6. Nicole on March 3rd, 2009 9:07 am

    Thank you for bringing this conference into being. I’m so grateful my husband and I could be apart of it, and we are looking forwards to the one in November on raising children.

    Thank you again =)

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